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verb

past tense of predispose
as in influenced
formal to cause (someone) to be more likely to behave in a particular way or to be affected by a particular condition Past experiences have predisposed her to distrust people. Researchers have identified a gene that may predispose some people to the disease.

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Recent Examples of predisposed
Adjective
Some people are more predisposed to being in a state of sustained levels of stress, such as individuals with neurodivergent brains – who also often also have sleep disorders. New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026 Last year, 30 percent of lefties were pronator-biased (and therefore more predisposed to throwing a good non-splitter changeup) versus 26 percent of righties. Eno Sarris, New York Times, 11 May 2026 Oracles are by their nature enigmatic, obscure, gnomic, a mode that the aleatory perambulations of the Eureka engine would seem predisposed toward producing, but narrative also has a venerable tradition of being mechanically generated, despite the seeming complexity of plot. Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026 Are older pop fans more predisposed to embrace The Life of a Showgirl than younger ones? Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2025 In that environment, incomplete or out-of-context information is often snipped, packaged to fit predisposed narratives and then rapidly amplified across text, short-form video or audio content. David Ingram, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Pyne argues that Mediterranean Europe, much like California, is naturally predisposed to burn because of an annual cycle of wetting and drying. M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026 And chaga is high in oxalates, so if you’re predisposed to kidney stones, mushroom coffee with chaga might be risky, Moore says. Stacey Colino, Time, 22 July 2026 People who are predisposed to certain risk factors can also get screened and meet regularly with an aortic specialist. Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 13 July 2026 Those with a family history of anxiety, for example, may be genetically predisposed. Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 12 July 2026 In other words, organisms are adapted — genetically predisposed — to achieve things by various means, and the goal is the aspect of fitness the behavior serves. Quanta Magazine, 8 July 2026 One thing that's helped us tremendously in Sub-Saharan Africa is the PEPFAR program and immunization programs, in which people there thank the United States and are predisposed to work with us. Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 28 June 2026 Further testing two years later found that the family might be predisposed to ovarian or breast cancer, Evert told PBS in September 2022. Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026 By pre-filtering leads, comparing options and shortlisting only the most relevant choices, AI delivers highly qualified, high-intent users who are often already predisposed toward a specific brand. Avinash Tripathi, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predisposed
Adjective
  • Caglianone should take advantage of his matchup against a homer-prone and fly-ball pitcher by launching a home run tonight and cash in for bettors who take advantage of his alluring +489 odds to hit a home run.
    Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Though typically lower in fat, frozen yogurt is prone to containing high amounts of sugar.
    Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • One man who isn’t swayed is Japan’s richest investment mogul, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son.
    Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 16 July 2026
  • Most teams, in fact, decided from the start that pitchers were not in the best position and were liable to be too emotionally swayed to be entrusted with ABS challenges.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Verb
  • Sign-ups influenced by AI tools made up close to four times the share of Stripe's new accounts in 2026 as in January 2025.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • That doesn’t mean I can’t be influenced by the new artistic direction fashion is taking, though.
    Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Heritage mills and longtime AD-favorite brands—like Frette and Sferra—craft design-minded pieces like scalloped towels and offer personalization across hand towels, washcloths, and even generously sized bath sheets.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Because the hive-minded beings communicate telepathically, re-recording mixer Larry Benjamin explained that the world often becomes unnaturally quiet, forcing the sound team to rethink where tension and comedy originate.
    Deadline, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Blumstein brought up the idea of a marmot OnlyFans to his students, who weren't all convinced of the concept.
    Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Between these firsthand testimonies from veterans, his own medical miracle, and the spiritual experience, Perry became convinced that helping legitimize ibogaine should be his life’s mission.
    Michelle Lhooq, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Bertrand Hug, the French expat owner and brand ambassador of Rancho Santa Fe’s beloved Mille Fleurs for the past 41 years has never really been inclined to reach for Michelin stars or chase culinary trends.
    Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Kenzo had inclined his head over his invalid daughter and was staring at her intently.
    Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • That has raised concerns that pollutants could spread if the debris is not properly sorted and disposed of.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • The parents of a 4-year-old girl killed and disposed of their daughter's remains before reporting her missing, setting off a huge and fruitless search in South Carolina to bring her home alive, authorities said while announcing criminal charges.
    Joe Hotchkiss, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Adjective
  • Rows of amber colored pill bottles fill the wall behind a pharmacist who prepares 1,200 medications a day – more than some New York City children’s hospitals.
    Rachel Hale, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
  • My test car featured predominantly black seats with contrasting white trim and additional light-colored detailing throughout the cabin.
    Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Predisposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predisposed. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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